7 REASONS YOU SHOULD BE AN INTERN AS PART OF YOUR ARTS DEGREE You know the drill:. You’re at a party and you’ve stumbled
Words by Stephanie into a conversation with a stranger. They ask you what Komar you do. You tell them you study full time. They ask what
you’re studying. You tell them you’re doing an Arts degree. Bypassing the inevitable passion underpinning your choice of degree, they ask the dreaded question: “What will you do when you graduate?” The value of studying arts is often overlooked. As a creative writing major my first lecture entailed the realisation that an arts degree probably wasn’t taking me to lucrative places. Statistically, the average fiction writer earns 31k a year and look, so far, it’s true. I’ve not made any money from creative writing. But the value of studying arts is beyond a dollar figure. So, if you’re in the midst of some soul searching about why studying arts was a good idea, then buckle up. This article is for you.
1. As an Intern, you will be pushed in ways that are kinder than uni deadlines
For some, producing creative work under pressure is oxymoronic. When stressed, the brain diverts its creative juices to function in survival mode. Conversely, as an intern your deadlines are negotiable (and not all at the same time). You determine your own success. You will have the privilege of holding yourself accountable. Nervous yet? You shouldn’t be. Claiming responsibility for the work you produce with real-life feedback is a liberating process! You will get to ride the highs of little wins and the quality of your work will benefit from the sweet, consistent flow of validation.
2. You’ll lean into your If you’ve never used CareerHub, put down this issue passions of On Dit right now and open your laptop. CareerHub
advertises internships, paid jobs, graduate roles and free employability courses all year round. Most internships will be unpaid but the variety is impressive. Narrow your search down and focus on your interests. There are loads of options in Aboriginal affairs, sustainability, local government and community development just to name a few. However, if choice overwhelms you, I can
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